Invoices & Payments
How creator invoice taxes and discounts are calculated
Understand how Collabcy represents invoice subtotal, discounts, tax, and net total for creator business records.
A creator invoice should make the commercial math easy to audit. Collabcy keeps the invoice subtotal as the pre-discount amount, shows any coupon or discount as a separate deduction, then calculates tax and the final net total from the discounted subtotal.
Review invoice math
- 1Check the line items and confirm the pre-discount subtotal matches the agreed scope.
- 2Review any discount as a separate deduction rather than treating it as a changed line-item price.
- 3Confirm the tax label and tax value use the business profile and invoice settings that apply to the deal.
- 4Check the net total and payment instructions before sending the invoice to the brand.
- 5Record received payments against the invoice so the outstanding balance remains clear.
Keep these amounts distinct
- Subtotal: the invoice value before discounts.
- Discount: a separate deduction from the subtotal.
- Tax: calculated after the discount where applicable.
- Net total: the amount the brand is expected to pay after discounts and tax.
- Payment tracking: the amount actually received, which can differ from the invoice total until reconciliation is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Does a discount change the original invoice subtotal?
No. The subtotal remains the pre-discount amount, while the discount appears as a separate deduction so the original commercial value stays visible.
Where should I check the remaining balance?
Review the invoice and its linked payment records. Payment tracking uses the invoice total and received amounts to show what remains outstanding.
Related guides
Creating and sending an invoice
Create an invoice from a collaboration, add line items, review tax and totals, then send it to the brand.
Maintaining invoices and payment records
Edit invoice details, download documents, send reminders, and reconcile received payments.
Understanding invoice statuses and reminders
Learn what Draft, Sent, Partially Paid, Paid, Overdue, and Cancelled mean in Collabcy.